Press Hotel

Name

Press Hotel

Legal name

Press Hotel

Website

https://thepresshotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Lifestyle Hotel / Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Hotel dining services
• Wedding event venues
• Meeting event spaces
• Luxury hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Revenue: The primary revenue stream is overnight accommodations across 110 guest rooms and suites ranging from Superior King/Double (250-300 sq ft) to Deluxe King/Double to One Bedroom Suites to the Penthouse/Royal Suite (1,100 sq ft). Rates vary by season and room type, with the Live Like a Local package offering valet parking and F&B credit.
2. Food & Beverage - UNION Restaurant: UNION Restaurant serves breakfast (Mon-Fri 7-11am), brunch (Sat-Sun 7am-2pm), lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-2pm), and dinner (Sun-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm). The restaurant emphasizes locally sourced Maine ingredients and has private event capabilities. Located at 390 Congress St. (kitty-corner to hotel main entrance).
3. Inkwell Bar/Lounge: Lobby cocktail bar featuring vintage cocktails, Portland microbrews, and small plates. Features tables with Press Herald headlines spanning 150 years. Hours: Tue-Thu 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 2-11pm, with Happy Hour 4-6pm.
4. Meetings & Events/Weddings: Four event spaces: Art Gallery (2,350 sq ft, up to 150 reception), Composing Room (975 sq ft, up to 100 banquet/100 reception), Editorial Room (525 sq ft, up to 45 reception), Press Room (275 sq ft, up to 12), and News Room (300 sq ft, up to 20). Wedding services include custom menus from the award-winning culinary team.
5. Gift Cards: UNION Restaurant and The Press Hotel gift cards available for purchase via phone (207.808.8800) or email, usable for dining and overnight stays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Press Hotel operates a 110-room boutique luxury hotel in Portland, Maine, offering overnight accommodations across multiple room tiers (Superior through Penthouse/Royal Suite), on-site farm-to-table dining at UNION Restaurant, cocktails and small plates at the Inkwell lobby bar, and five private event spaces used for weddings and corporate meetings. The property delivers these hospitality services through Marriott Bonvoy's reservation infrastructure and a dedicated on-property events team, anchored in a renovated 1923 Gannett Building with a typewriter/journalist heritage design theme.

Product overview

The Press Hotel is a single boutique luxury hotel property with integrated hospitality services. The core offering includes 110 guest rooms and suites (featuring Penthouse/Royal Suite, One Bedroom Suites, Executive King, Deluxe, and Superior categories) plus dining through UNION Restaurant (farm-to-table breakfast through dinner service) and Inkwell Lounge (cocktail bar). Event capabilities span five distinct spaces for weddings and meetings: Art Gallery, Composing Room, Editorial Room, Press Room, and News Room. The hotel also features a permanent art gallery with local Maine artists, concierge-style local activity recommendations, and gift card products. The property is part of Marriott International's Autograph Collection, with reservations managed through Marriott's system and restaurant reservations through Resy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guest Rooms & Suites 110 boutique guest rooms and suites across five tiers (Superior, Deluxe, Executive King, One Bedroom Suite, Penthouse/Royal Suite) inspired by 1920s writers' offices with vintage journalist desks, wood floors, herringbone area rugs, and local artwork. Includes Frette linens, Cuddledown comforters, Bigelow amenities, and the Penthouse's private rooftop patio. Available to individual leisure travelers, business travelers, wedding parties, and groups via Marriott Bonvoy and direct booking.
• UNION Restaurant On-site farm-to-table restaurant serving locally sourced Maine-sourced New England ingredients across breakfast (Mon-Fri 7-11am), brunch (Sat-Sun 7am-2pm), lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-2pm), and dinner (Sun-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm). Features an open kitchen and private event dining capabilities. Located at 390 Congress St., kitty-corner to the hotel main entrance. Available to hotel guests, local diners, and private event bookings via Resy.
• Inkwell Lounge Lobby cocktail bar featuring hand-crafted vintage cocktails, Portland microbrews, and small plates. Tables display Press Herald headlines spanning 150 years. Open Tuesday-Saturday with Happy Hour 4-6pm. Hosts live music including the Songwriter Series every Tuesday (6-8pm). Serves hotel guests and walk-in patrons.
• Wedding Venues & Services Five distinct wedding event spaces inspired by editorial meetings: Art Gallery (2,350 sq ft, up to 150 reception), Composing Room (975 sq ft, up to 100 banquet/100 reception), Editorial Room (525 sq ft, up to 45 reception), Press Room (275 sq ft, up to 12), and News Room (300 sq ft, up to 20). Includes custom menus from the award-winning culinary team and the 1,100 sq ft Penthouse Suite for getting-ready accommodations. Targets engaged couples seeking distinctive New England venues.
• Meetings & Corporate Events Five meeting and event spaces (Art Gallery 2,350 sq ft, Composing Room 975 sq ft, Editorial Room 525 sq ft, Press Room 275 sq ft, News Room 300 sq ft) designed to evoke a residential library atmosphere. Ideal for executive retreats, board meetings, small business meetings, and conferences. Includes custom catering and event planning support. Targets corporate groups, associations, and organizations.
• Curated Travel Packages Standalone bookable travel packages combining hotel rooms with value-added amenities: Live Like a Local package (valet parking + $20 F&B credit at UNION and Inkwell, no blackout dates); Pampered Pet package ($75/stay includes plush bed, branded water bowl, bag holder, and donation to Almost Home Rescue); and Stay More Save More with Breakfast (discounted room rate plus daily breakfast for 2 in UNION, requires 3+ night stay).
• Hotel & Restaurant Gift Cards Givex-platform gift cards usable for dining at UNION Restaurant and overnight stays at The Press Hotel. Available for purchase by calling Guest Services at 207.808.8800 or emailing [email protected].
• Art Gallery & Exhibition Space Permanent art gallery on the hotel's lower level hosting rotating exhibitions of local Maine artists, plus the SWARM typewriter installation (62 vintage typewriters spanning 1800s-1960s) designed by artist Erin Hutton. The Art Gallery space (2,350 sq ft) is also offered for private event hosting with reception capacity of 150. First Friday opening events drive community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEED certification achieved for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Marriott International / Autograph CollectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Press Hotel is a proud member of the Autograph Collection, an ensemble of independent hotels united by Marriott International. This portfolio includes properties of quality, bold originality, and rich character. Guests of The Press Hotel earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points. The collection features properties driven by devotion to uncommon details and distinctive character.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• 21c Museum Hotels: Boutique hotel chain anchored by contemporary art museum programming in every property. Comparable as a boutique collection with permanent art galleries, strong F&B and event programming, and identity-driven design (though multi-property vs. Press Hotel's single asset).

Direct peers

• The Boxer Boston: Boutique lifestyle hotel in Boston's West End with a curated, narrative-driven identity. Comparable as an independent-feeling urban boutique property competing in the same New England leisure and corporate-meeting segment as Press Hotel.
• Hotel Emma: Autograph Collection boutique hotel in a repurposed 19th-century brewhouse in San Antonio, Texas. Highly comparable as a Marriott soft-brand, full-service boutique property anchored by strong F&B and event/wedding programming in a single redeveloped historic asset.
• Inn by the Sea: Independently owned, eco-certified (LEED) Maine coastal boutique hotel in Cape Elizabeth with strong event/wedding business. Highly comparable as a Maine-based boutique with sustainability positioning, focus on weddings/events, and farm-to-table dining.
• The Liberty Hotel: Autograph Collection boutique hotel in a converted historic building (former Charles Street Jail) in Boston. Directly comparable as an independently characterized Marriott soft-brand property with strong event space, F&B venues, and identity-driven design.
• Portland Regency Hotel & Spa: Independently owned full-service hotel and spa in Portland's Old Port with meeting/event venues. Direct in-market competitor for corporate events, weddings, and leisure stays in the same Portland neighborhood.
• The Hermitage Hotel (Nashville): Autograph Collection historic luxury hotel in Nashville with strong event/wedding business and signature restaurant. Comparable as a Marriott soft-brand historic boutique property with on-site dining and event revenue streams.
• Hotel Madeline (Telluride): Autograph Collection boutique mountain-resort hotel with full-service amenities, F&B, and meeting/event spaces. Comparable as a Marriott soft-brand boutique property with strong F&B and event positioning, though in a resort market.

Broad incumbents

• The Westin Portland Harborview: Full-service Marriott-affiliated (Bonvoy) hotel in downtown Portland offering meeting space, F&B, and corporate travel amenities. Direct competitor in the Portland business-travel and wedding/event segment with brand-scale advantages.

Regional players

• Ace Hotel Portland (now The Clyde): Formerly the Ace Hotel Portland, this boutique lifestyle hotel in downtown Portland, ME targets the same creative-class leisure traveler and design-driven guest. Direct Portland competitor with similar lifestyle positioning and Maine-art sensibilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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